Fishing Lodge Near Twin Lakes in Lewiston, MI

The Twin Lakes near Timbertown Lodge hold a strong mix of warm-water game fish and panfish. Common catches include:

• Walleye (DNR-stocked in East Twin Lake for years)
• Northern pike
• Largemouth and smallmouth bass
• Tiger muskie
• Yellow perch
• Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed (excellent panfish populations on West Twin)

Walleye is the most sought-after game fish on these lakes. Anglers also find consistent action in spring and fall.

Timbertown Lodge is within walking distance of both East Twin Lake and West Twin Lake. The Twin Lakes Marina is 1 mile away, which is the nearest public boat launch for larger watercraft. Walking-distance lake access means anglers can fish before breakfast, return for a meal, and head back out without driving anywhere.

Yes. Every angler 17 and older needs a valid Michigan fishing license. For 2026:

• Resident annual license: $27 (includes $1 surcharge)
• Nonresident annual license: $77 (includes $1 surcharge)
• Senior (65+) annual: $12
• Daily license: $10 per 24-hour period
• Youth (16 and under): $2 optional license

Buy licenses through Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. 2026 licenses are valid through March 31, 2027.

Yes. Twin Lakes Marina sits 1 mile from the lodge and is the primary public boat launch for East Twin Lake and West Twin Lake. The marina handles trailerable boats, and there are additional small launches and shore access points around the lakes. Several other lakes within a short drive of Lewiston also have DNR boat launches if you want to expand the rotation across multiple bodies of water.

Yes. The Twin Lakes are popular ice fishing destinations with a typical hard-water season from December through March. Ice anglers target walleye, northern pike, perch, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. Reliable ice usually forms by late December and holds through mid-March in most winters. Always check current ice conditions before heading out, and never trust ice without verifying thickness yourself.

Timbertown Lodge has a commercial-grade kitchen with two refrigerators, two stoves, and ample counter space for cleaning and preparing the day's catch. The kitchen handles a hunting party of thirty after a long day, so it absorbs a fishing group's haul without issue. For storage between catches, the two refrigerators provide enough cold space for a multi-day trip. Bring a cooler if you plan to take fillets home; the freezer space is suitable for short-term storage of a typical day's catch.

Yes. Timbertown Lodge sleeps 34 across 8 bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms, which is ideal for fishing clubs, family fishing trips, and corporate-sponsored angling weekends. The single-story floor plan means heavy gear stays close to the door, and the parking lot accommodates trucks with boat trailers attached. Multiple bathrooms mean dawn launch times work for everyone without bottlenecks.

All four seasons fish well on the Twin Lakes, but each has a different character:

• Spring (April through June): walleye, bass, and panfish move shallow as water warms; one of the most productive windows
• Summer (June through August): bass on the weed lines, walleye in deeper holes, kids learning on bluegill
• Fall (September through October): walleye and pike feeding aggressively before ice-up
• Winter (December through March): ice fishing for perch, walleye, pike, and panfish

Check the Michigan DNR weekly fishing report before your trip for current conditions.

Yes. Beyond the Twin Lakes, the Lewiston and Montmorency County area has additional lakes and rivers within a short drive, plus Otsego Lake State Park 22 miles away with a public boat launch and well-known fishing pressure for walleye, bass, and pike. The broader Northeast Michigan region around Atlanta and Hillman is full of smaller lakes worth scouting, and the Pigeon, Sturgeon, and Black River corridors offer river fishing for trout and other species.

A fishing weekend at Timbertown pairs well with several other activities:

• Water activities on the Twin Lakes (kayaking, swimming, boating)
• Private 4-lane bowling alley inside the lodge for evenings or weather days
• Hunting on adjacent public land during open seasons
• Snowmobiling and ORV riding on direct trail access from the lodge

See the Water Activities page, Bowling page, and Hunting page for details.